Weather in France in May 2017

Check the weather in France in May before you book your next holiday. Long-term weather averages give the best indication of the weather in May 2017 and include figures for temperature, sunshine and rainfall plus sunrise & sunset times for France.

The average maximum daytime temperature in France in May is a comfortable 18°C (64°F). There are usually 7 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 42% of the 15 hours of daylight.

Expect 62mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall across the whole of May with 15 days with some rain falling. Maximum UV levels will be high (6 UV index) at midday when the skies are clear. The average night-time temperature is usually a cool 9°C (48°F). The weather in France in May is represented by Paris.